US Bridges

Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Norwood · Structure no. 022200E03350001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,938
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch is a concrete slab carrying Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,580 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPipeline RD
CrossesValley View Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Norwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82359, -97.16702
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,938 (2024)
Projected traffic15,580 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch carry?

About 16,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pipeline RD over Valley View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.